Moraxella Meningoencephalitis: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
- Author:
Han Na CHOI
1
;
Dong Wook KIM
;
Dong Joo YUN
;
Youngchai KO
;
Sang Hyun JANG
;
Soo Jin YOON
;
Gun Sei OH
;
Soo Joo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Eulji University Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. djy@eulji.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Meningoencephalitis;
Moraxella
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Fever;
Humans;
Meningitis;
Meningoencephalitis;
Moraxella
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2012;30(3):210-213
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Moraxella is an aerobic, Gram-negative coccobacillus, which is rarely associated with serious and invasive infections. Because of its rarity, the clinical significance and appropriate therapy for infections due to Moraxella are not well understood. We report a case of meningoencephalitis caused by Moraxella. The patient presented with fever and confusion and was successfully treated with beta-lactam and aminoglycoside antibiotics. We also review 8 previously published cases of Moraxella meningitis or meningoencephalitis.
